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Budget guidelines

After drafting your proposal, prepare a budget.

Calculator The budget is the translation of the work plan into dollars and cents. Preparing a budget can be very complex and should be started early in the grant process to avoid problems. Consult your WMU research officer for assistance.

Research faculty need to

determine what the project will need once funded for a grant or contract.
project such expenses as fringe rates and tuition rates over the life of the grant
present expenses in two major categories: Personnel Services; and, Other than Personnel Services.

Before developing the budget for a proposal, review the following documents:

Before discussing the project with a potential subcontractor, speak with your WMU research officer. Subcontracts are any purchase of services or program-related tasks.

Budget Template - contact OVPR 387-8298

Proposal budget guidelines (i.e., Fringe Rates)

If the project includes tuition, use the projected rate for the time frame of the project.
Indirect cost (F&A) split is applicable when the project involves more than one unit. The percent for each should be indicated in the item entitled "other".

Procedure to budget for graduate student assistance on grants

Graduate student appointment cost information

Required information about WMU

Continue the proposal process.